University of California
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2024/2025 (+ ...

This guide covers how to write the UC essay prompts (or PIQs) with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

Common App, Student Resources
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities ...

Write an impressive college activities list for your common app using this step-by-step guide and awesome activities list for college applications example, with notes on how to select the right verbs and to decide how many hours per week to list. 

How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List
Personal Statement
Ethan Sawyer
27 Outstanding College Essay Examples From Top ...

Use these outstanding college essay examples to learn how to write your personal statement and supplemental essays for the college application.

Supplemental Essays
Ethan Sawyer
Why This College Essay Guide + Examples

Stand out on your Why This College essay. Read our Why This College essay examples and follow our clear guidelines to make sure you avoid potential pitfalls, include essential details in your Why This School essay, and use our tried-and-true research tools.

Student Resources
Andrew Simpson
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for ...

Learn how to ask for a letter of recommendation for college with my comprehensive step-by-step guide and real-world examples

Student Resources

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Master’s vs PhD: Key differences explained

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Master’s vs PhD: Key differences explained

Because the differences between Master’s and PhD programs can sometimes feel inscrutable, this guide talks you through key distinctions to understand as you make education and career decisions.

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A Guide to Externships vs Internships

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A Guide to Externships vs Internships

It might feel a little (or maybe a lot) unclear what exactly the differences are between externships and internships—this guide talks you through everything you need to know.


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A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

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A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

Student debt is a major concern in America. So this guide explains how you can pursue different forms of financial aid for grad school.

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4 Law School Personal Statement Examples + Analysis and How-to

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4 Law School Personal Statement Examples + Analysis and How-to

Explore law school personal statement examples. Discover how to write a law school personal statement by reading some examples that got their writers into their dream law schools. Use our brainstorming exercises and content outlines to learn to show your best side through your personal statement while directly addressing what law schools are looking for.

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

Many students and families can feel unclear about how colleges evaluate grades, so this guide explains in detail what grades colleges look at and how.

What Are College Prep Courses and Classes?

What Are College Prep Courses and Classes?

What exactly is meant by “college prep courses” can feel pretty unclear to students and families, so this guide talks through the various uses of the term to make it easier to understand how these things influence college applications.

What is a good MCAT score? A guide to the MCAT score range

What is a good MCAT score? A guide to the MCAT score range

The MCAT is one important factor in your med school applications—this guide explains how the test is scored, and helps you understand what constitutes a good MCAT score.

What do colleges look for in students?

What do colleges look for in students?

It can be incredibly confusing for students and their families as to what exactly colleges are looking for in students and applications, so this guide will talk you through everything you need to know.

The Wharton Global Youth Program: What is it, and is it worth it?

The Wharton Global Youth Program: What is it, and is it worth it?

Many students and families wonder whether the Wharton Global Youth Program is worth applying to and attending—this guide walks you through what you should consider.

LSAT optional law schools

LSAT optional law schools

The LSAT is one of the hardest aspects of the law school application process—but many schools have made the LSAT optional. Read on to understand whether you need to take the LSAT.